Isolation and Identification of Volatile Compounds from Glassine Packages

The volatile flavor compounds in glassine packages were characterized using headspace concentration technique and GC/MS. The major compounds identified were 2,2‐dimethyl‐1,3‐propanediol, 3,3‐di‐methyl‐4‐hydroxybutanal, and 2,2‐dimethyl‐1,3‐propanediol diacetate. Compounds representing hydrocarbons, alcohols, and phthalates were also identified. The majority of these compounds could be attributed to residues from the lacquer applied to the glassine paper as a curable coating.